Ishwar Lal Bhatia (13 Sep 1943 - 4 Feb 2021)
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In loving memory of Dr. Ishwar Lal Bhatia who sadly passed away on 4th February 2021.
Residing in Ipswich for over 40 years, Dr. Bhatia was a retired GP, who dedicated his entire life to the NHS and the pursuit of helping others.
Much loved husband, father and grandfather, Ishwar was adored and hugely respected by the community and his patients alike.
Ishwar was educated in India in Agra at St John College and SN Medical College and began his medical career as a newly qualified doctor in Delhi.
After emigrating to the UK from India in 1973, Ishwar began his first role for the NHS in London before moving to Ipswich in 1975.
His initial posts in Ipswich were as Orthopaedic surgeon at Angelsea Rd Hospital and Ipswich Hospital. He then specialised as a General Practitioner in 1982 and joined the Landseer Road Practice, becoming partner and serving the local community for many years.
His reputation grew and at one point he had one of the largest patient lists in East Anglia. He later asked Dr. Jeph Vite to join him and they became instrumental in establishing the Ravenswood Surgery following a merger of other practices.
He officially retired in 2008 but remained a Locum GP and appraiser, mentoring other doctors for many years. Dedicated to his professional duties until the very end.
He will be fondly remembered by all his friends, family and patients for his kindness, gentleness, care and not least for his infectious smile. He was an amazing, popular man with the biggest heart and will be sorely missed.
Lover of Hindi music and film, photography, gardening, wildlife and technology, Ishwar was always the first to secure the latest must-have gadget. He also loved to travel and his family have such fond memories of the many adventures he took them on.
Married to Usha for 51 years, Ishwar was father to Yogita, Mohit and Anika and grandfather to Iyla, Louie and Josh.
He adored and was adored by his three grandchildren.
Dr Bhatia's legacy remains in the form of all the people he has cared for and the lives he has saved, the doctors he has trained and mentored, who are caring for people now and the inspiration he has given his family to work hard and be humble.
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